§ 51. Dr. Brayasked the Minister of Education why he has not announced the major school building programme for 1964–65 for which he asked for the proposals of local authorities by 30th June, 1962; and whether he is aware that further delay will mean late starts where the difficulties are experienced, and that the delay is already a matter of concern to local authorities in areas of high unemployment which are trying to accelerate their building programmes in line with Government policy for these areas.
§ Mr. ChatawayThe final size of the school building programme for 1964–65 will depend on the review of public investment as a whole, which has not yet been completed. But my right hon. Friend is fully aware of the need to give authorities as much notice as possible and he hopes to announce a programme very shortly.